Professional Development

Landing a professional position in today’s market requires more than just completing a degree. Use these tools, resources and programs to help you discover and develop your career potential.

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Graduate Student Resources Hub

The Graduate Student Resources Hub integrates academic training & professional development into a unified experience for USC graduate students, connecting you with tailored career services, fellowship support, & hands-on skill-building opportunities.

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Empower Your Graduate Success

Expert-led programs in grant and proposal writing, communication and negotiation, and teaching assistant training are available campus-wide—designed to elevate your skills and accelerate your development.

Individual Development Plans

Plans leverage reflection and strategic inquiry to create a personalized roadmap—aligning coursework, milestones, and skill-building with your career goals to ensure every step of your degree advances your professional aspirations.

Create Your Plan

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Three Minute Thesis

Each year, the Graduate School hosts the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition, where graduate students present their research and its impact in just three minutes—using one slide, no jargon, and plenty of storytelling for a general audience.

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Achieve with Confidence

Leverage targeted career guidance, launch‑ready entrepreneurship resources, and comprehensive Student Success Center services—all designed to empower your journey from the classroom to your chosen profession.

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